1 Peter 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:7 — KJV
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
— 1 Peter 3:7 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:7 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 3:7
“That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:7: according, being, heirs
“And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:7: according, wife, life
“If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband's brother unto her. her husband's...: or, her next kinsman”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:7: dwell, wife, together
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:7: knowledge, honour, life
“And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. royal...: Heb. wine of the kingdom state: Heb. hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:7: according, vessel, being
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